Out to 2023. Torn ACL, as per Athletic. Sickener. Just saw this had been put on Saints Stuff so feel free to delete but ****ing hell. What a kick in the teeth end to the season it’s been.
There are no warning signs with ACL injuries - they just happen. It had nothing to do with his playing time this season. Besides, Ralph had been rotating in the weeks leading up to the Brighton match - KWP and Perraud had played more than Tino lately. It's just extremely unfortunate - like most ACL injuries are.Wasn't this the same injury J-Rod got? He was never the same after that.
Tino has played over 30 games this season; his debut season. His performance levels unquestionably deteriorated in recent months. Ralph even criticised the England U21 manager for playing him twice in a week. I just feel, the warning signs were sort of there, and that Tino should have been limited to only about half the playing time that he had this season, particularly as we had two very competent full-backs anyway. Really gutting this one.
There are no warning signs with ACL injuries - they just happen. It had nothing to do with his playing time this season. Besides, Ralph had been rotating in the weeks leading up to the Brighton match - KWP and Perraud had played more than Tino lately. It's just extremely unfortunate - like most ACL injuries are.
I doubt that would be the case for a 19 year old athlete though.That's debatable. Quite a lot of studies out there that suggest ACL injuries can be the result of gradual wear and tear over time.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190723110518.htm
General tiredness as well. I know it’s been stated, if physio team say fit, then he’s fit & manager can pick but to me there’s a bit more to it than just that. Especially when we had a “capable replacement”. Anyway, it’s done now; big big shame & I just wish Tino the very best for a 100% recovery.That's debatable. Quite a lot of studies out there that suggest ACL injuries can be the result of gradual wear and tear over time.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190723110518.htm
In vitro study using cadavers. I haven’t looked at the original paper but it is incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to replace the biomechanics of the knee in a lab model. Also being in vitro these ligaments lack blood supply and synovial fluid, both of which are quite important when looking at chronic joint disease.That's debatable. Quite a lot of studies out there that suggest ACL injuries can be the result of gradual wear and tear over time.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190723110518.htm
Our medical team have a great track record for resurecting injured players' careers, he couldn't be in better hands.